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Man accused of escaping lawful custody appears in Northampton court
A 36-year-old man has appeared at court in connection with an incident of escaping lawful custody, Northamptonshire Police have confirmed.
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Earls Barton man wanted after failing to appear in court following charges of assault by beating
Alexandru Ionut Dobriu, whose last known address is in Earls Barton, is wanted by police, who are asking those who may know his whereabouts to come forward.
Driver who fled after wrecking luxury Maserati and BMW with family hatchback on Northampton A45 sentenced
Magistrates banned a VW Golf driver who caused a four-vehicle smash, wrecking a Maserati and luxury BMW and leaving a number of people injured on Northampton’s A45.
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New flats, HMOs and church fencing among latest Northamptonshire planning applications
Plans for dozens of new homes in Northampton and across West Northamptonshire have been submitted to the council as part of the latest round of planning applications.
COURT ROUND-UP: Man, 20, sentenced for carrying butcher's knife in Northampton town centre among these 36 cases
Local magistrates also sentenced offenders for assaulting a woman, shoplifting, carrying a butcher’s knife in the town centre, drink driving and more…
Dog walkers raise concerns over signage and 'predatory' enforcement at popular country park in Northampton
Dog walkers have raised concerns over signage and enforcement at a popular country park in Northampton after reports a pensioner was left “shaking and in tears” during an encounter with Kingdom enforcement officers.
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The Yoto Player has become my favourite piece of tech in a world of screens (aff)
As parents navigate screen time, the Yoto Player offers something increasingly different.
‘Inspirational’ Northamptonshire referee selected for FIFA World Cup 2026
An ‘inspirational’ Northamptonshire referee has been selected to officiate at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
'The food is amazing': Meet the owners of a new smokehouse at a well-known boat restaurant on the River Nene in Northampton
Meet the owners of a new smokehouse at a well-known boat restaurant on the River Nene in Northampton.
‘I would not be here without it’: Northamptonshire NHS service wins major national award
Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has won a national award for its mental health crisis text messaging service, which supports hundreds of people across the county each month.
Home security specialist from Northampton shares burglary prevention advice ahead of summer holiday season
A home security specialist and business owner from Northampton has shared his burglary prevention advice ahead of the summer holiday season.
Former Conservative cabinet member elected as new chair of West Northamptonshire Council
The Reform UK-led West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) has elected a new Conservative chair for full council at its Annual Meeting this week.
Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire
Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire.
Driver who sparked six-car pile-up near Northampton town centre sentenced by magistrates
Magistrates slapped a driver with a hefty court bill and penalty points over a pile-up involving SIX vehicles near Northampton town centre.
Northamptonshire charity celebrates repeat success in Sunday Times Best Places to Work list
YMCA South Midlands has been named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026 list for the second year running.
West Northamptonshire schools to benefit from share of £450 million school repairs fund
Schools across West Northamptonshire are set to benefit from a share of more than £450 million in government funding aimed at improving school buildings across England.
‘Entirely false’: Westone Manor boss responds to allegations over hotel guests in Northampton
The owner of a Northampton hotel has “categorically denied” allegations the hotel is used to house the homeless.
‘Best of both worlds’: Ofsted highlights success of small Northamptonshire primary school
A Northamptonshire school is celebrating after inspectors praised its “deeply inclusive ethos” and described the school as a place that “feels like home for pupils” in its latest Ofsted report.
Drivers face weeks of roadworks across Northampton with closures confirmed
Drivers across Northampton are being warned about a raft of temporary road closures and traffic restrictions scheduled over the coming weeks.
13 pubs in Northampton and beyond with glorious beer gardens to enjoy during the warm weather
The weather is telling us that it is that time of year to go on search of a lovely pub garden!